General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ยท 2 days ago
Low Observable Design & Integration Engineer
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. They are seeking an experienced Low Observable Design & Integration Engineer to support airframe design and integration of low observable air vehicles.
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Responsibilities
Create design studies using CAD of LO design solutions using first principles and industry experience. Detail engineering of LO-integrated airframe parts and features (e.g., edges, inlets, exhausts, control surfaces, payload bays, and airframe interfaces)
Refine LO designs in collaboration with survivability engineers to support signature budgets and design requirements
Support development of treatment integration schemes (e.g., RAM, RAS, seals, coatings, and other LO-critical features) within an IPT
Lead LO trade studies for AV configurations and airframe subsystems, generating a balanced design approach between aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission system teams
Produce airframe detailed designs for parts and assemblies using metallic and composite materials
Create and maintain Model Based drawings of installations, assemblies, and detail components that meet requirements
Collaborate with analysis, flight sciences, mechanical, manufacturing and stakeholders to produce designs from concept to production
Participate in reviews to present designs that meet requirements
Prepare reports and design to build packages for review and release
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education
Experience in the design of lightweight, high performance structural parts and assemblies utilizing metal and composite materials
Experience in the design and manufacturing of Low Observable components, including configurations, materials and treatments
Proficiency in NX - Teamcenter or CATIA
Proven ability and track record of executing projects in prototype or production air vehicle/airframe development
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
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Emory Lo
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